Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Laurèl plots expansion in Europe following PFW showcase
German-born womenswear brand Laurèl, which is part of the Shenzhen, China-based Ellassay Group, debuted a high-end atelier collection during Paris Fashion Week, as the brand looks to re-enter the European market following impressive growth in China. Wang Dusen, general manager of Laurèl, told FashionUnited that the German brand’s official debut...
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Gymshark to open first permanent US store this month
British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store in the US at Roosevelt Field shopping centre in Long Island, New York, this month, ahead of its highly anticipated flagship opening in New York City later this year. The 4,000 square foot Roosevelt Field store will open on October 11 and will serve as the “...
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Coperni unveils probiotic-infused athleisure
French luxury label Coperni has become known for sharing tech-infused innovations, from a spray-on dress applied live on the catwalk to a robot dog undressing models and even a bag composed of 99 percent air. Now, Coperni is launching an athleisure line incorporating biotech fabrics infused with probiotic ingredients designed to boost radiance,...
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Sheep Inc. to open first-ever flagship store
British carbon-negative label Sheep Inc., known for its natural fibre luxury fashion, is set to open its first-ever “flagsheep” store, off Carnaby Street on Newburgh Street, Soho in London, in November. In a statement, Sheep Inc. said the flagship will be “more than just a shop,” but rather a “multi-sensory playground of softness,” as it looks...
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Temily partners with Tomorrow London to accelerate global growth
New York-based Temily, described as a “next-generation luxury fashion house," has signed a strategic partnership with fashion incubator and accelerator Tomorrow London, designed to accelerate the brand’s global growth. In a statement, the two companies said the move would allow luxury womenswear label Temily to expand its global presence,...
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Brand Beckham announces record sales and profits
DRJB Holdings, the umbrella company for David Beckham’s business activities, which includes fashion and commercial partnerships with Hugo Boss, Adidas, and Safilo Eyewear, and beauty company Coty, reported a double-digit profit rise in 2024. In a statement, Beckham’s company reported consolidated net profit was up 24 percent to 35.1 million...
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NFL and Fanatics open pop-up store in London
The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the league's official retail partner, have opened a pop-up store on Carnaby Street in London, celebrating the NFL’s international games taking place in the city this month. The pop-up opens ahead of this weekend’s first NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, which sees the...
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Wax London appoints new brand director
Contemporary British menswear brand Wax London has appointed Patrick Duggan, formerly creative director at Debenhams, as its new brand director. Duggan, who left his role at Debenhams last week, shared the news via a LinkedIn post, stating that the new position with Wax London marked his “next adventure”. The move also sees Duggan returning to...
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Dr. Martens expands into the UAE and Latin America
British footwear brand Dr. Martens is expanding its global presence with a new distribution partnership with Beside Group, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market for the first time. Additionally, the brand has secured a deal to further its expansion into Latin America through a partnership with Crosby. In a statement, Dr....
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Genesco forms a global retail group to reach more customers
Genesco, the footwear company with more than 1,250 retail stores in North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands, has formed a global retail group uniting its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy brands. The new venture will be called Journeys Global Retail Group and will be led...
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